About the Role
Conduct internal audit assignments to evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes. Perform audit testing, identify control gaps and improvement opportunities, and provide reliable findings that support compliance, operational effectiveness, and the achievement of organizational objectives.
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Functional Responsibilities
Audit Planning & Preparation
- Support the planning of assigned audit engagements in accordance with the approved internal audit plan.
- Review relevant policies, procedures, processes, reports, and supporting documentation.
- Develop an understanding of the audited area, its objectives, key risks, and existing controls.
- Prepare audit procedures, checklists, and information requests under the guidance of the Senior Internal Auditor or Audit Manager.
Audit Execution
- Perform financial, operational, compliance, and process audits across assigned business areas.
- Conduct control testing, data analysis, document reviews, interviews, and process walkthroughs.
- Evaluate compliance with approved policies, procedures, delegated authorities, and applicable requirements.
- Assess whether internal controls are properly designed, implemented, and operating effectively.
- Obtain sufficient and reliable evidence to support audit observations and conclusions.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and properly referenced audit working papers.
Audit Findings & Reporting
- Identify internal control weaknesses, compliance gaps, operational risks, and process inefficiencies.
- Analyze identified issues and support the determination of their causes, risks, and business impact.
- Discuss preliminary observations with the relevant process owners and obtain supporting clarification.
- Prepare clear audit observations and practical recommendations for review.
- Support the preparation of internal audit reports and presentations.
- Promptly escalate significant risks, suspected irregularities, or sensitive matters.
Corrective Action Follow-Up
- Follow up with process owners on the implementation of agreed corrective actions.
- Review supporting evidence provided for the closure of audit findings.
- Maintain accurate records of open, overdue, and completed corrective actions.
- Report delays or inadequate corrective actions to the Senior Internal Auditor or Audit Manager.
Professional Standards
- Perform audit activities in accordance with the internal audit methodology and applicable professional standards.
- Maintain independence, objectivity, confidentiality, integrity, and professional conduct.
- Exercise due professional care and sound judgment throughout audit assignments.
- Maintain and develop the knowledge and skills required to perform assigned audit responsibilities effectively.
General Responsibilities
HR Proficiency:
- Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job
Delivery:
- Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
- Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
- Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.
Problem-Solving:
- Solve any related problems arise and escalate any complex operational issues.
Quality:
- Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.
Business Process Improvements:
- Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.
Compliance:
- Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.
Health, Safety, and Environment:
- Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.
Qualification
- Bachelor in Accounting and Finance or any relevant field
Experience
Skills
- Audit Best Practices
- Audit Planning
- Audit Reporting
- Auditing Procedures/Standards
- Compliance Audits
- Internal Audit Controls
- Post Audit Reviews
- Security Audits
